Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR) ยท 3 days ago
Managing Attorney
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $78K/yrSexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR) is dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual trauma and creating social change to end sexual violence. The Managing Attorney oversees the legal program, supervising staff attorneys and providing legal services to survivors while ensuring effective service delivery across all branches.
ConsultingHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support the implementation and evaluation of STAR's Legal Program across all branches, ensuring consistent and effective service delivery within the program
Maintain and update Legal Program procedures and protocols in alignment with STAR's standards and best practices, with guidance from leadership
Identify gaps or barriers in the delivery of Legal services and work collaboratively with the team and leadership to recommend and implement improvements
Represent the Legal Program in internal meetings and provide input to inform organizational planning and decision-making
Collaborate with other program managers and directors to support integrated, trauma-informed services and cross-program coordination
Take initiative in addressing challenges that impact Legal Program operations, survivor services, team dynamics, and propose practical solutions within the scope of the program
Communicate and implement agency decisions within the Legal team in a clear, consistent, and professional manner to support alignment across departments
Supervise and support Staff Attorneys, Legal Services Coordinator, and Legal Externs, including participation in hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development
Facilitate Legal team meetings and monthly one-on-one supervision with direct reports to provide guidance, support, and performance feedback
Monitor and verify that staff and externs are consistently fulfilling their job duties, providing timely and effective services, and adhering to STAR's performance and documentation standards
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with direct reports to ensure clarity in roles, accountability, and supervisory integrity
Maintain a caseload of 10 - 15 clients
Provide comprehensive legal representation to every client
Ensure consistency between legal services being offered to clients across branches
Ensure all staff are aware of the available services provided by the legal department
Document and note all survivor interactions and upload all documents to the organization's centralized database in a timely manner
Ensure that survivor files are complete, well-organized, and up-to-date
Ensure completion of grant deliverables within required timelines
Assist with preparation of grant reports and documentation required by funders
Clock in and out using the organization's timekeeping system
Submit monthly mileage and reimbursement documentation
Attend staff meetings and maintain continuing education requirements
Submit mandated reports to DCFS and law enforcement, as required by Louisiana law
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Louisiana
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in family law or related fields
Experience in supervising or managing legal staff
Strong understanding of trauma-informed legal practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Commitment to the mission of supporting survivors of sexual trauma
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Company
Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR)
Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR) is a nonprofit organization committed to serving youth and adult survivors of sexual trauma and building institutional capacity to prevent and respond responsibly to sexual violence in the community.
Founded in 2012
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Morgan Lamandre
President & CEO
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